Dr. Pairat Decharin (Thai: ไพรัตน์ เดชะรินทร์; RTGS: Phairat Decharin, 6 February 1937 – 26 May 1991) was the governor of Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.
Pairat Decharin | |
|---|---|
| 36th Governor of Chai Nat | |
| In office 1984–1987[1] | |
| Preceded by | Kusol Santitham |
| Succeeded by | Saisit Pornkaew |
| 22nd Governor of Chiang Mai | |
| In office 1 October 1987 – 26 May 1991[2] | |
| Preceded by | Chaiya Poonsiriwong |
| Succeeded by | Chanasak Yuvaboon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 6, 1937 Singapore |
| Died | May 26, 1991 (aged 54) Suphanburi, Thailand |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Spouse | Suparp Decharin |
| Children | Pasu Decharin |
Death
editGorv. Pairat, along with his wife and children, were among 223 people aboard killed in Lauda Air Flight 004, which crashed into the Phu Toei National Park, Thailand.[3] Charles S. Ahlgren, the former U.S. consul general to Chiang Mai, said "That accident not only took their lives and that of many of Chiang Mai's leaders, but dealt a blow to many development and planning activities in the town."[4]
References
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- ^ "รายพระนาม รายนาม ผู้ว่าราชการจังหวัดชัยนาท". chainat.go.th (in Thai). Archived from the original on 7 February 2009. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
- ^ "รายนามผู้ดำรงตำแหน่งผู้ว่าราชการจังหวัดเชียงใหม่". chiangmai.go.th (in Thai). Retrieved 17 March 2017.
- ^ Wallace, Charles P. "'All Evidence' in Thai Air Crash Points to Bomb." Los Angeles Times. 28 May 1991. 2. Retrieved on 15 February 2013.
- ^ "Special Messages from 8 U.S. Consuls General in Chiang Mai." (Archive) Department of State. Retrieved on 15 February 2013. Thai version, Archive